Capitalizing on the global workforce : a strategic guide to expatriate management / Michael S. Schell, Charlene Marmer Solomon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schell, Michael S.

Contributor:

Solomon, Charlene Marmer.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International business enterprises--Personnel management.

International business enterprises.

Employees--Recruiting.

Employees.

Employment (Economic theory)--Foreign countries.

Employment (Economic theory).

Foreign countries.

Physical Description:

xix, 287 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Irwin Professional Pub., [1997]

Summary:

Capitalizing on the Global Workforce takes you through each step of establishing and managing employees in an international business environment. Schell and Solomon provide the important cultural and business information you'll need to maximize your effectiveness in international assignments. Focusing on intercultural understanding as the foundation for a successful global business, this invaluable book will guide those managers just entering the field and serve as a quick reference for global human resource veterans. Capitalizing on the Global Workforce can launch your company into the growing global arena by showing you how to quickly recognize the appropriate behaviors in various cultures; structure an international compensation package for expatriates and local nationals; build an international relocation program step by step; select expatriates with global potential who will succeed in the international arena; and recognize and speed up the adaptation process for spouses and family members. As you face this challenging global environment, Schell and Solomon offer the cultural skills and technical knowledge you need to make every international assignment a success.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-268) and index.

ISBN:

0786308958

OCLC:

62440800